| Globedog12 |
Tue Sep 10, 2024 5:17 pm |
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I have a 76 bus from CA the current distributor is a 0231 170 034. From what I can tell this is from a Beetle? Should I change it out or is it ok?
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| Glenn |
Tue Sep 10, 2024 5:23 pm |
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The correct distributor is a 021-905-205P, but the 034 you have has very similar specs.
So if it's running OK... leave it alone. |
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| Globedog12 |
Tue Sep 10, 2024 5:34 pm |
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Glenn wrote: The correct distributor is a 021-905-205P, but the 034 you have has very similar specs.
So if it's running OK... leave it alone.
Good to know. Can you explain the similar specs or link to source so I can look myself? I’m very new to this and trying to learn all I can. |
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| Glenn |
Tue Sep 10, 2024 5:42 pm |
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Beetle 1974 * 1600 Federal Manual Trans
Distributor: VW 043-905-205, Bosch 0231 170 034
Can Use: VW 113-905-205AL, Bosch 0231 146 101, VW 043 905 205 ZB (Mexico) (See Note Below)
Timing Set At:: 7.5deg BTDC @ 800-950rpm w/strobe and w/single vacuum hose disconnected and plugged
Advance/Retard Range: Vacuum: 8-12deg Adv; Centrifugal: 7-12deg @ 1600rpm, 20-25deg @ 3800rpm
Bus & Pickup Late 1976-1978 All States, 1979 Federal * 2000
Distributor: VW 021-905-205P, Bosch 0231 168 005 > 022-905-205S, 0231 170 093
Timing Set At:: 7.5deg BTDC @ 850-950 rpm (Man Trans), 900-1000 rpm (Auto Trans) w/strobe, vacuum hose connected
Advance/Retard Range: Vacuum: 8.5-11deg Adv @ 7.9 In. Hg; Centrifugal: 8-13deg @ 1600 rpm, 20.5-24.5 @ 3400 rpm |
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| Globedog12 |
Tue Sep 10, 2024 6:28 pm |
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| Thanks! |
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| aeromech |
Tue Sep 10, 2024 6:36 pm |
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| https://oldvolkshome.wetwesties.org/ignition.htm |
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| heimlich |
Tue Sep 10, 2024 8:16 pm |
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| It is ok to leave that distributor in your engine. It has not similar but identical specifications to the original distributor. VW made many distributors that were identical except the number that was stamped on them. |
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